1991 Chevrolet Corvette Tire Size

The original tire size for your 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Chevrolet Corvette tire size.

Trim Options:

ConvertibleCoupe

P275/40ZR17

Simplified Size:  275-40-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is P275/40ZR17 .  A color-coded explanation of the 1991 Chevrolet Corvette's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
275

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 275 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 110 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal